Element Is Everything

Do you find that you separate school life from home life? Terri shares perspective and ideas on how to bring it altogether - to become life-long and self-determined learners.

Terri continues the discussion with Michaeleen Doucleff, PhD, science journalist and author of New York Times Bestseller Hunt, Gather, Parent about societal shifts that have impacted motivation and cooperation.

Terri chats with Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff, award-winning science journalist, NPR correspondent, and author of two groundbreaking books that challenge many of the assumptions we make about parenting in the modern world.

Dina Emser, professional coach, speaker, and author, shares strategies to avoid the drama of blame and shame, and focus on solutions that that reflect mutual respect.

What began in the early 80s out of necessity continues to grow and help parents, spouses, educators, and managers find solutions with dignity and respect. Terri speaks with Jane Nelsen, founder of the Positive Discipline Association and author of dozens of resources for helping people young and old become responsible, respectful and resourceful members of their communities.

Jeff Riley, Executive Director of Day of AI, shares his perspective on the good, the bad, and the possibilities of AI in K-12 education. 

Terri continues the conversation of self-directed learning with Blake Boles as he shares his thoughts on consensual schooling, intensive parenting, hard fun, and the importance of peer groups.

Terri dives into the topic of self-directed learning as Blake Boles shares his notion of consensual schooling, intensive parenting, hard fun, and the importance of peer groups.

Terri dives into the topic of self-directed learning as Blake Boles shares his notion of consensual schooling, intensive parenting, hard fun, and the importance of peer groups.

Terri speaks with a teen film-maker about the what school should be, learning at the right time, setting and measuring your own goals, and experiencing summer vacation all year round. 

Catina Franklin Sweeney of Embark Center for Self-Directed Education shares how adolescents and teens develop compassion, competence, and confidence in a sociocratic learning community.

Terri speaks with author and teacher Michael Hernandez on why and how we can support teens in purposeful use of technology. 

Terri speaks with Lenore Skenazy author, speaker, and cofounder of LetGrow.org to discuss the why and how of bringing independence, competence, and courage back to our lives.   The Challenge for this episode: Our challenge for this episode is to visit the LetGrow.org website and select the Parent Dropdown menu from the top bar.  Select at least one resource from the section, review it, and put it...

Erin Loechner, author of "The Opt-Out Family," shares personal perspective and suggestions for how to give your kids what technology can't. www.optoutfamily.com  

Terri introduces Jonathon Haidt's best-selling book on technology's impact on the mental health of adolescents. 

While educational philosophies, policies, and methodologies are endless, one thing remains...there is no one way of learning that fits everyone. History finds us coming full circle with parent bringing primary learning and connections back to the home. 

Dane White, Mayor of Escondido, CA, tells his story of a rocky road to finding his element and the power of patience, perseverance, purpose, and people to find your moral compass. 

Terri continues the conversation with Ned on what we can do to reverse the trend of anxiety and learned helplessness. 

We are wired to care.  Care about ourselves, our learning, and each other.  Ned Johnson, co-author of The Self-Driven Child, shares his experience and views on why we are becoming an uncaring society.  

Casey O'Roarty of Sproutable discusses adolescents and smartphones.  

Meet young high school students who share how their natural love of learning remains alive through a personalized learning journey. 

Ken Danford, author of Learning is Natural; School is Optional and co-founder of North Star, a center for teen learners shares his story and insight on self-directed learning.    

While rigorous learning requires challenge, it doesn't have to be painful.  Two high school students share their experience transitioning from meaningless to meaningful learning.     Show Notes:  https://realitychangers.org/  

Part 2: John Ratey, MD, best-selling author and doctor of psychiatry, shares common everyday practices that bring a natural sense of well-being. Show Notes: Healthy Habits Inventory

John Ratey, MD, best-selling author and doctor of psychiatry, shares common everyday practices that bring a natural sense of well-being.  Show Notes: Harvard Article on Exercise Can Boost Your Memory and Thinking Healthy Habits Inventory